Biological Approach To Treating Ocd

Question 1

Biological approach to treating ocd

Answer 1

Drug therapy is a biological treatment for ocd , it balances levels of neurotransmitters in the brain to relieve ocd symptoms

One drug used is an antidepressant known as SSRIs

SSRI are a serotonin agonist

SSRI increase serotonin activity levels by blocking re absorption of serotonin in the pre synaptic nueron increase levels of serotonin in the synapse to it continues to stimulate the post synaptic nueron

Question 2

What has the biological treatment to ocd do when taken?

Answer 2

Reduces anxiety

Take 3-4 months to alleviate symptoms of ocd

In past years SNRis have been used increasing levels of serotonin and noradrenaline activity if SSRI are not effective